Cool MateAgency 对比 Authority
在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。
Agency
前 2000（常见）B2noun
Authority
前 2000（常见）B1noun
| Agency | Authority | |
|---|---|---|
| 发音 | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈeɪdʒənsi/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈeɪdʒənsi/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //əˈθɔːrɪti//🇺🇸 //əˈθɔːrɪti// |
| 含义 | 做出选择和采取行动的能力。The ability to make choices and take action. | 发号施令和做决定的权力或权利。The power or right to give orders and make decisions. |
| 例句 | She works for an **advertising agency**. | The teacher has authority over the students. |
| 语域 | 中性 | 中性 |
| 常见程度 | 前 2000（常见） | 前 2000（常见） |
| CEFR 等级 | B2 | B1 |
| 词性 | noun | noun |
| 搭配 | official, federal, government, through an/the agency, official, federal, government, through an/the agency | exercise authority, recognize authority, challenge authority |
| 反义 | powerlessness, ineffectiveness | powerlessness, subordination |
| 常见错误 | Confused with 'agencies' as only organizations; forgets personal meaning., Using 'agency' in plural when referring to the concept of choice., Misunderstanding 'agency' as a physical place only. | Confused with 'author' - authority refers to power, not authorship., Misused in singular form; should often use 'authorities' for multiple groups or people. |
| 用法说明 | 用于与控制和决策相关的语境。可以指组织（如代理机构）或个人自主权。讨论仅涉及组织时应避免使用。Used in contexts related to control and decision-making. Can refer to organizations (like an agency) or personal autonomy. Avoid when discussing only organizations. | 在正式和非正式场合都可以使用。通常指的是在权力位置上的组织或个人。Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often refers to organizations or individuals in positions of power. |
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常见问题：Agency 对比 Authority
Agency和Authority 有什么区别？
Agency: The ability to make choices and take action. Authority: The power or right to give orders and make decisions.
哪个更高级：Agency和Authority？
Agency 级别最高，在 CEFR 量表上为 B2。
Agency和Authority 的 CEFR 等级相同吗？
在 CEFR 量表上：Agency: B2, Authority: B1。
Agency和Authority 是什么词性？
Agency: noun, Authority: noun.
能各给一个例子吗？
Agency: She works for an **advertising agency**. Authority: The teacher has authority over the students.
我可以互换使用 Agency和Authority 吗？
不总是。Agency和Authority 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。